According to the traders the market there is large supply of cattle in the market. Visiting different cattle markets in the city, this correspondent saw a large number of cows, buffaloes, goats and sheep. Buyers alleged that the prices this year are higher than last year which the cattle traders say is because of the rise in prices of cattle feed. Oli Ullah, president of Chittagong Cattle Traders Cooperative Association Ltd said: “There is a huge demand for local cows in Chittagong. In many places of the country, unauthorized cattle markets are set up by local influential people, allegedly, backed by ruling party men.

Source: Dhaka Tribune September 08, 2016 16:07 UTC